Ian Holloway believes Boro’s performance against Leeds last weekend was “ominous” for the rest of the Championship.

The Sky Sports pundit has been extremely complimentary of Aitor Karanka’s side so far this season - tipping Boro to get even stronger as the season goes on.

And even though Boro ran out 3-0 winners against Leeds at the Riverside thanks to a clinical display in the final third, it was the organisation of Aitor Karanka’s side which particularly impressed the former Blackpool and Millwall boss.